... and an inability to share data between applications and departments. A properly implemented database system would irradiate many or all of these problems. The data from all departments within the organisation can be brought together and centralised therefore minimising redundant data and maximising accessibility. Users with different levels of access would be able to share information with colleagues and other departments much more efficiently. Essentially, a database makes the provision of information much easier as it can be accessed from anywhere within the organisation and as long as users have the appropriate access levels it no longer needs to be distributed. Client servers CENTRALISED SYSTEM In a centralised system, all the data processing is performed by one central host computer or mainframe, which is accessed by many users through terminals or PC's which carry out virtually no processing. DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM In a distributed system, the data processes and interface components are distributed among the computers in ...

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